The USD/JPY pair is predicted to increase based on both fundamental and technical analyses. Fundamental factors include a potential easing of aggressive bond buying by the Bank of Japan (BoJ), which could lead to yen depreciation. Technical indicators suggest a continuing uptrend, with the possibility of a correction once the price reaches the 157.7 to 160 range.
The dollar made a steady start to the week in Asia on Monday but stayed below Friday peaks, as currency traders seek a path between markets' volatile rate projections and central bankers vowing a wait-and-see approach despite surging inflation.
Implied volatilities on 1-week forex options contracts have dipped resulting from tame expectations for price action next week. Yet, currency traders could see a volatility jolt in response to upcoming event risk.